The Esparto Spartans will face off against the Leroy Greene Academy Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Esparto is coming into the match on a six-game losing streak.
Esparto is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Fortune Early College on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Esparto was beaten by Fortune Early College 95-18. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 60-9.
Despite their loss, Esparto saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Landon Yanez, who posted five points, was perhaps the best of all. Rocky Boyd was another key player, putting up four points.
Meanwhile, Leroy Greene Academy didn't have too much trouble with Delta on Thursday as they won 76-57.
Leroy Greene Academy found their leader in sophomore Ethan Pruitt, who had 22 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Ahmadzai, who scored 14 points.
Leroy Greene Academy's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-10. As for Esparto, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
Esparto suffered a grim 55-30 defeat to Leroy Greene Academy when the teams last played on Monday. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Esparto was down 34-8.
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